English–German
“upper hand” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈoːbɐˌhant/
Example
In der Diskussion gewann sie die Oberhand.
In the discussion, she gained the upper hand.
How to say “upper hand” in German
“Upper hand” in German is Oberhand.
One side in a contest rises above the other and directs what happens.
Example sentences with Oberhand
Nach der Umstrukturierung hatte das Management wieder die Oberhand.
After the restructuring, management had the upper hand again.
Tips for using Oberhand
- Oberhand is feminine, so the fixed phrases are die Oberhand gewinnen and die Oberhand behalten.